Hi cinnamongym,

If you have the tooth removed, yes, the cyst would also be removed at that time. Access to the cyst is easiest when removing the tooth because it is actually partially attached to the tooth.

Tenderness in that area is indicative of pressure from the inflammation relative to the infection.

I know this is not what you wanted to hear.... I wish I had more positive news. The source of your problem is the tooth... the infection will be present as long as you have that tooth.

In the dental profession it is common knowledge that root canals and apicoectomies are done in an attempt to "retain" the tooth for an undetermined amount of time. The word "save" is often misrepresented when referencing either of these procedures because it simply means to "retain" not "cure".

Please keep us posted ....
Bryanna